Homes for Sale/Harris County/Houston/Riverside Terrace Sec 13
Active MLS #38608692 · 147 days on market

3735 Rio Vista Street

Houston, TX 77021
Subdivision  ·  Riverside Terrace Sec 13
List Price
$499,900
$169/SF
Beds
3
Baths
2
Sq Ft
2,966
Built
1949
Lot
0.26 ac
Garage
2-car
County
Harris
Tax Rate
1.79%

Schools

§ 03
District
Elementary LOCKHART EL B
Middle CULLEN MIDDLE C
High YATES H S CCMR 73% · Grad 81% B
TEA accountability ratings reflect 2024–25 where available. School attendance zones are subject to district redistricting — confirm directly with the district before making a school-based decision.

Overview

§ 01

Rare opportunity in Riverside Terrace, a storied and sought after neighborhood in the heart of Houston. Situated on an expansive 11,305 sq ft lot, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath classic home has additional space beyond the main living areas and carries the architectural character and original finishes of a bygone era. Well loved for decades, priced to reflect current condition, and ready for the buyer who recognizes what this address represents. This home is part of the Parkwood Drive Civic Club with deep roots, a powerful neighborhood history, and an unmatched inner-loop location minutes from the Texas Medical Center, Museum District, Hermann Park, University of Houston, Texas Southern University, and the Houston Zoo. The heartbeat of Houston — with the calm of an established neighborhood. Sold as-is. Call for your private showing today!

Features

§ 02

Interior

  • Granite Counters
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Microwave
  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Heat: Central
  • Heat: Gas
  • Cool: Central Air
  • Cool: Electric
  • Washer Hookup
  • Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Exterior & lot

  • Subdivision
  • Roof: Composition
  • Foundation: Block
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Garage

Community

  • Style: Traditional

Property Details

§ 03 · Full MLS record

Property

Property Type Residential
Property Sub Type Detached
Architectural Style Traditional
Year Built 1949
Year Built Source PublicRecords
New Construction No

Building

Stories 2
Levels Two
Living Area 2,966 sq ft
Living Area Source Appraiser
Building Area Total 2,966 sq ft
Foundation Block, Slab
Construction Brick, Wood Siding
Roof Composition

Rooms & Baths

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms (total) 2
Bathrooms Full 1
Bathrooms Half 1
Rooms Total 5
Fireplaces 1

Interior

Interior Features Granite Counters, Ceiling Fans
Flooring Carpet, Tile
Appliances Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave
Laundry Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup

Exterior

Pool Private No

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces 2
Parking Features Garage

Lot

Lot Size (acres) 0.2595
Lot Size Source Appraiser
Lot Features Subdivision

Location

County Harris
MLS Area Major 4
MLS Area Minor Riverside
Subdivision Riverside Terrace Sec 13
Road Surface Asphalt
Postal Code 77021

Utilities

Heating Central, Gas
Cooling Central Air, Electric
Water Source Public
Sewer Public Sewer

HOA / Association

HOA Yes
HOA Fee $50
HOA Fee Frequency Annually
HOA Name Parkwood Drive Civic Club

Taxes, Terms & Disclosures

Tax Annual Amount $8,934
Tax Year 2025
Tax Rate (est.) 1.79%
Parcel # 061-138-070-0003
Legal Description LT 3 BLK 70 RIVERSIDE TERRACE SEC 13
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, Va Loan
Lease Considered No
Disclosures Seller Disclosure

Room Layout

§ 04 · 5 rooms · MLS-supplied

Main level · 3

Primary Bedroom 15 x 16
Kitchen 14 x 13
Dining Room 15 x 16

Second level · 2

Bedroom 14 x 15
Bedroom 12 x 14

MUD Disclosure (§49.452)

§ 03 · Data moat
● §49.452 Notice
Not in archive
This MUD is not yet in our §49.452 archive. We'll add it on request.

Texas Water Code §49.452 requires districts to publish annual notices with tax rate, bonded indebtedness, and assessed value. Most Harris-area MUDs publish these; a handful managed by Inframark do not.

Request this notice
● What this tells you

The §49.452 notice is the only public document that lists a MUD's exact tax rate, outstanding bond debt, and the assessed value used to compute your taxes — direct from the district, not the MLS. If the district is newer or has more bonds outstanding than its neighbors, your effective tax rate will be higher here than just across the street.

Listing's rolled-up MUD rate Resolved MUD jurisdiction not mapped Match confidence

Taxes & Cost of Ownership

§ 04
● Estimated monthly payment
$3,747
30-YR FIXED · ADJUST ASSUMPTIONS BELOW
%
%
Principal & interest$3,002 Property tax$745 Homeowners insuranceTBD
Subtotal (P&I + Tax) $3,747
Yearly HOA fee $50

Illustrative only, not a quote. P&I assumes the values entered above. Insurance and HOA dues vary — consult licensed lender and insurance agent for accurate quote.

● Effective tax rate · 3-year history
2.2402%
ALL 9 TAXING DISTRICTS · 2025 BILL
202320242025
MUD
→ stable
School
0.88%
→ stable
City
→ stable
County
0.38%
→ stable
Other districts
0.98%
→ stable

HOA & Community

§ 05
● HOA details
$50
ANNUALLY
Association nameParkwood Drive Civic Club Management co. Website Phone Cert on filepending
● Community amenities
hospital_er
Quentin Mease Hospital · 0.1mi
UTHealth Harris County Psychiatric Center · 0.9mi
US Pain & Spine Hospital · 1.6mi
hospital
Clutch City Dialysis · 0.1mi
Quentin Mease Hospital · 0.4mi
Texas Children's Pediatrics Cullen · 0.9mi
restaurant
Belfort Seafood · 0.1mi
Popeyes · 0.4mi
Timmy Chan Restaurant · 0.2mi
pharmacy
The Medicine Shoppe · 0.2mi
CVS Pharmacy · 0.3mi
CVS Pharmacy · 0.3mi
park
· 0.2mi
· 0.2mi
Mini-Park · 0.5mi
gas_station
Shell · 0.3mi
Exxon · 0.5mi
Valero · 0.5mi

Broadband & Connectivity

§ 06 · Rolled up from MLS
● Max advertised speed at this address
5,000 Mbps
Fiber available · cable ok
Fiber to the Premises
AT&T
5,000 / 5,000 Mbps
● LOW LATENCY
Coaxial Cable
Xfinity
2,000 / 250 Mbps
● LOW LATENCY
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Verizon
300 / 20 Mbps
● LOW LATENCY
NGSO Satellite
Starlink
280 / 30 Mbps
● LOW LATENCY
Copper
AT&T
100 / 20 Mbps
● LOW LATENCY
Licensed Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile
100 / 20 Mbps
● LOW LATENCY
GSO Satellite
Viasat Inc
100 / 3 Mbps
Licensed Fixed Wireless
AT&T
100 / 20 Mbps
● LOW LATENCY
+ 1 additional provider(s)

Environmental Risk

§ 08
X
FEMA Zone
Zone X · Minimal risk
Outside 100-year and 500-year floodplains. No flood insurance required by lender.
PANEL 48201C SFHA NO SOURCE 48201C_STUDY1
🌡 Heat days >95°F
54 days/yr above 95°F
Plus 8 days above 100°F. NOAA station records, 2016-2025 average.
💨 30-day air quality
AQI 48 · Good
Average daily AQI for the 30 days ending 2026-04-01. EPA AQS county monitors. Higher = worse.
🌵 Drought (current)
No drought (D1 or worse)
US Drought Monitor county reading, week of 2026-09-15.
Sources: FEMA NFHL · NOAA GHCN-Daily · EPA AQS · US Drought Monitor. Climate rollup last computed Sep 23, 2026.

Recent Comparable Sales

§ 09
1 comparable sale nearbyAddress-level sold detail is available to registered users. Reach out to Allen for the full comparable-sales report.

Subdivision & Master Plan

§ 10
● Master plan
Riverside Terrace Sec 13
TIER: SUBDIVISION
Subdivision name (MLS)Riverside Terrace Sec 13 City · ZIPHouston · 77021 CountyHarris Listings in subdivision43 Active now4 Sold (last 12 mo)1 Curated amenities60
● Year-built distribution
1955s 2

Fire Protection

§ 11
Nearest station
Houston Fire Department Station 25
Distance
0.8 mi
Straight-line from listing
ISO rating
Future data point
Avg. response
From incident log (future)

Neighborhood Demographics

§ 12 · Census tract 48201313202 · ACS 2023
Median HH income
$83,250
ACS 2023
Median home value
$359,800
Census self-report
Owner-occupied
55%
1,011 housing units
Bachelor's+
60%
Adults 25+
Median age
41.0
Population 2,445
Work from home
16%
of commuters
Commute 45min+
21%
of commuters
Below poverty
5.1%
tract-level

Amenities & Nearby Places

§ 13

Active listing — amenities should populate from the go-live pipeline. Click to fetch now if missing.

Location & Neighborhood

§ 13
● This Home
3735 Rio Vista Street, Houston, TX 77021
Harris County · 29.71°N, 95.36°W
hospital_er
Quentin Mease Hospital
0.1 mi · 1 within 2 mi
hospital
Clutch City Dialysis
0.1 mi · 1 within 2 mi
restaurant
Belfort Seafood
0.1 mi · 5 within 2 mi
pharmacy
The Medicine Shoppe
0.2 mi · 5 within 2 mi
Interactive map coming in v0.2 — currently showing schematic placement.
● Listing History
Apr 29, 2026 Listed $499,900 Bincy Jacob
Dec 31, 1948 Built
Status change events from HAR MLS (future: full audit trail)
● Disclosures & Attribution
Listed by Bincy Jacob · Keller Williams Realty Southwest
Data provided by Houston Realtors Information Service (HAR MLS). Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. All measurements, square footage, and school assignments should be independently verified. HAR MLS content last updated May 4, 2026.
MLS# 38608692 · LIST DATE: Apr 29, 2026 · PARCEL: 061-138-070-0003
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